Expo-Fit

ABSTRACT

A hat for a person&#39;s head, includes a plurality of panels affixed together to form a crown having an upper edge and a lower edge suitable for securing the hat around the person&#39;s head, a bill affixed to a first section of said lower edge of said plurality of panels, an aperture formed along said upper edge a top the person&#39;s head and positioned to receive an amount of hair or style of the person, an adjuster (strap) affixed to a second section of said lower edge of said plurality of panels and a snap adjuster affixed to a second section of said lower edge of said plurality of panels configured to lock slide-able said adjuster (strap) therein, and for adjusting the hat size for the person&#39;s head and thus to facilitate vertical passage of hair or style through the top of the hat.

It is contemplated herein that the vertical or top opening or aperture therethrough the upper edge of the plurality of panels may include a draw string, elastic band or strap configured to enable opening and closing of the aperture therearound a person's hair or style on top of their head.

Broaden:

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, position, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are intended to be encompassed by the present disclosure. The foregoing description and drawings comprise illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure. Having thus described exemplary embodiments, it should be noted by those ordinarily skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the present disclosure. Merely listing or numbering the steps of a method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation on the order of the steps of that method. Many modifications and other embodiments of the disclosure will come to mind to one ordinarily skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. Moreover, the present disclosure has been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims. Accordingly, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein, but is limited only by the following claims.

PIC 1 is a perspective top view of an exemplary embodiment of the Expo-Fit, showing the vertical portal;

PIC 2 is a perspective back view of an exemplary embodiment of Expo-Fit, showing the draw string;

PIC 3 is a perspective front view of an exemplary embodiment of Expo-Fit, shown in use with hair pulled through the vertical portal;

PIC 4 is a perspective front view of an exemplary embodiment of Expo-Fit, shown in use with hair pulled through the vertical portal; and

PIC 5 is a perspective top view of an exemplary embodiment of Expo-Fit, showing the vertical opening or portal proximate the upper edge of the crown panels

Purpose:

The invention relates to headwear and one's ability to have comfortable headwear despite their unique hairstyle. The headwear or Expo-Fit is made of unique components that expose hair or pony tail at

the top of the head via a portal rather the back of the headwear.

In use, the Expo-Fit hat functions as headwear that allows an individual to wear their hair at the top of their head or exposed vertically in any style that they choose.

List all Parts of the Invention

a. front bib or bill or visor connected thereto the lower edge

b. plurality of panels having an upper edge and a lower edge form the hat crown and create a vertical opening or portal proximate the upper edge

c. drawstring or elastic band/strap (holds and closes panels on the center) slide-able affixed to an edge of the vertical opening

d. drawstring toggle/conduit (pulls and tightens the drawstring)

e. adjuster

f. snap faster, Velcro or similar attachment instruments (attach the adjuster and snap which will allow adjusting to the hairstyle)

g. fabric

List of Advantages of your Invention

Another feature of the present disclosure is its ability to allow persons with dead loss to feasibly wear headwear.

Another feature of the present disclosure is its ability to allow women with thick, naturally curly hair to wear their hair up while wearing headwear.

Another feature of the present disclosure is its ability to allow all persons to easily wear headwear despite their hairstyle.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1, A and B is an example of Expo-fit (headwear with vertical portal and methods of use) headwear with the bib facing toward the right in the page (i.e., view or parts shown). The bib, panels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are shown connected to one another to form the crown or dome of the headwear and may be configured with the center or upper edge configured left open or having a vertical opening or portal. The panels may be sewn together to form the crown of the headwear. The panels are connected to form a dome that may function to fit around the individual's head. The snap adjuster and alternate adjuster function to enable the headwear to be adjusted for different head sizes. The drawstring and drawstring toggle is shown in the position that it will function, allowing positioning per the style of hair the person is wearing and head size.

FIG. 2 is the back view of the Expo-fit (headwear with vertical portal and methods of use) headwear showing the adjuster (strap) and snap fastener (i.e., an assembled view) which enables expo-fit to be adjustable in circumference and function accordingly to the individual wearing of Expo-fit headwear, as well as to their choice of hairstyle. The snap fastener is made of two pieces the male and female component, of which the male component snaps into the female component in order to keep adjuster (strap) locked in position. The adjuster (strap) may be made of a piece of fabric/leather and a metal attachment that allows the leather piece to tighten and adjust to the individual's head size. The drawstring and toggle is shown in this figure positioned therearound vertical opening or portal functioning

to loosen to enable hair to be positioned through vertical opening or portal and cinched tight around wearer's hair.

FIG. 3, A, is a top view of Expo-fit (headwear with vertical portal and methods of use) with vertical opening or portal shown open and ready to receive hair therethrough ready for use as it is to be opened while functioning. The center vertical opening or portal may be formed with the 6 panels that are sewn together and the drawstring is placed therearound the edge in the center (toggle looped in drawstring) and the panels are sewn over the string along the upper edge of the panels. The drawstring is held together with a conduit/toggle that allows the center of the panels to close in the desired position. FIG. 3, B, is an exploded view on the female portion of the adjuster (strap) and snap fastener, which shows how the hat will be firmly positioned. The male position the may be located within the 3_(rd) panel and configured to snap inside of the female portion of the snap fastener.

FIG. 4 is an inside view of Expo-fit (headwear with vertical portal and methods of use) showing the 6 panels preferably sewn together to form the hat. In this position the entire opening or vertical opening or portal of the of the hat is shown, allowing a closer view of the wide opening allowed for desired

hairstyle to fit therethrough vertical opening or portal.

FIG. 5 is an in use view of Expo-fit, (head wear with vertical portal and methods of use) (i.e., an in use view showing how it's used) the individual's hair is exposed at the center of Expo-fit shown passing through vertical opening or portal. The individual must place Expo-fit around their head and snap the fastener and adjust it to their head size. After the individual snaps and adjusts Expo-fit, the user may position their hair or style through the center and draw string may be pulled tight to grip hair or style and hold same in position proximate vertical opening or portal. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A hat for a person's head, said hat comprising: a plurality of panels affixed together to form a crown having an upper edge and a lower edge suitable for securing the hat around the person's head; a bill affixed to a first section of said lower edge of said plurality of panels; an aperture formed along said upper edge a top the person's head and positioned to receive an amount of hair or style of the person; an adjuster (strap) affixed to a second section of said lower edge of said plurality of panels; and a snap adjuster affixed to a second section of said lower edge of said plurality of panels configured to lock slide-able said adjuster (strap) therein, and for adjusting the hat size for the person's head. 